Three very distinct themes emerge from this week’s musical lineup. First, several of these acts are still recording and touring, but you probably assumed they were dead…or at least their careers were. Second, we might never be able to forgive Carson Daly for his TRL days, but the man knows how to book solid acts (The XX, Paolo Nutini). And finally, you have to recognize momentous occasions when they occur, and that’s why I have to savor the fact that this week was the first time I ever wrote the phrase, “Andrea Bocelli featuring The Muppets.” If Santa exists, he’ll grant my wish and make sure it’s not the last time I write those words.

Here’s your Late Night Lobotomy.

Mon—Honor Society*
Tues—Passion Pit
Wed—Jay Sean
Thurs—Timbaland
Fri—The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

Mon—50 Cent
Tues—Jawbox
Wed—Bon Jovi
Thurs—Blakroc
Fri—Snoop Dogg

Mon—Michael McDonald
Wed—Snoop Dogg
Thurs—30 Seconds To Mars
Fri—Tony Bennett

Tues—Blakroc
Wed—Rob Thomas
Thurs—Tori Amos
Fri—Joe Perry

Wed—Paolo Nutini
Thurs—the XX
Fri—Anya Marina

Mon—Shirley Manson
Tues—Rosanne Cash
Fri—They Might Be Giants

Mon—Andrea Bocelli featuring The Muppets
Thurs—Barry Manilow

Stay tuned, folks!

TAGGED AS: Carson Daly, Conan O’Brien, Craig Ferguson, David Letterman, Jay Leno, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel